When horses experience reduced proprioception—difficulty sensing their body position and maintaining balance—specialized exercises using balance plates can make a significant difference. These tools help activate deep stabilizing muscles, improving coordination and overall body awareness.
As my yoga teacher once said, “Even in stillness there is movement.” Similarly, when a horse stands on a balance plate, its muscles—especially those rarely engaged during daily activities—work continuously to maintain posture and stability.
The best part? It doesn’t take much time to awaken your horse’s sense of balance and improve its physical well-being.
Benefits of Balance Plate Training for Horses:
- Enhances proprioception and body awareness
- Activates core and stabilizing muscles
- Supports rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Improves overall balance and coordination
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Here you see different possibilities when a horse stands on balance plates:
“Even in stillness there is movement” (M. Melander)